My treadmill died on Monday. I usually run on it Mon-Wed-Fri before the kids and hubby wake up. I went out and did a quick run outside on Monday, but the water fountain I planned on using at the park wasn’t on. Hubby was traveling for work, so I walked with the baby during the week.
This morning, hubby was back. I had a water bottle with a strap ready to go. I slept awful (possibly because I was excited about my run?) but I got up, suited up, drank my cold coffee, and did W11D3 of C210K. I did way better than I have ever done on the treadmill. And it felt so good!
I’ll get a new treadmill sometime. Hubby travels too much to always be able to plan around him, the kids, and the weather. But it’s nice to have conquered my apprehension about running outside before dawn.
I had some kind of nasty stomach problem the last few days. Not doctor-visit nasty, but put-me-in-a-bad-mood nasty. Still had an appetite, but did not eat away the pain.
Also, kind of not an nsv, but I kept my mouth shut in another thread that I had nothin' nice to say in. It was hard.
My favorite Girl Scout cookie was out on the counter in the break room, I didn't have a single one! (though I did have some last night, but logged them!)
Hi all - sharing this discussion link here since this NSV thread is one of my all time favorite MFP places where members are sharing their stories and being such an inspiration.
I had some kind of nasty stomach problem the last few days. Not doctor-visit nasty, but put-me-in-a-bad-mood nasty. Still had an appetite, but did not eat away the pain.
Also, kind of not an nsv, but I kept my mouth shut in another thread that I had nothin' nice to say in. It was hard.
Oooh, I've had this NSV a couple times, too. It IS hard!
I went from being able to do 3 consecutive chin-ups to 4, and did 3 sets and still got all 4 on the 3rd set.
I saw another woman at the gym doing chin ups like a boss, didn't want to interrupt her in her workout so I didn't say anything. Saw her picking up her little kids from childcare when I picked up mine and complimented her on them. I know how hard that is!
One size less in pants, one less in bra.
Reduced snoring, my husband is so happy!
I’m not anymore always attracted to always eat crap food.
More energy, more smiles! Sleep also better.
Using jackets I couldn’t for two years ago.
Even if it is a scale victory, to weight the same I did for ten years ago the last time.
Some coworkers asked me this week if I lost weight, nice to feel others see it! But I also feel insecure with that,one of them just comment “the difficult is to keep it”. And I agree. It’s what I fear the most. I’m also afraid people judging me if I do.
Unfortunately, my belly doesn’t reduce att the same speed. It feels strange to get in a XL-L size, even if my belly is just of the charts. How long it will take to get a “not a ballon” one??
Less of an NSV than a SW (Scale Whew!). I had four social events this week, and it felt like I ate like a hog, but miraculously managed to maintain, I’m happy with that. I’m not happy with the magnetic allure of M&Ms and Chex Mix at all four events, though. I thought I was stronger than that. What I need is Bunco Blinders to go with my bingo wings.
I recently switched to premium and don't use many of the features but I was able to change my calorie goal for the weekends (a couple hundred more than on weekdays). Seems like no big deal but I get really excited to be able to have a couple extra treats without seeing red numbers, and I end up much closer to my goal than if I shoot low and just go way over. Totally a mind trick but it's working!
After pilates this morning, a young woman stopped me and said,” I was watching you and you were good!” I mumbled an embarrassed “thanks”, and started to walk out the door.
But then I turned around and told her”You don’t know me, but six months ago, I was sixty pounds heavier. You just made my day!” And after I thought another second, I grabbed and shook her hand and said,”I just want to tell you....SQUEEEE!!!!!!”
She just made my day after an off track week, and I could tell I made hers by my reaction.
So, I passed the course and I am now a qualified bike ride leader. Just need to pass a first aid course and I'll be able to take people out on rides.
Am I excited? You bet. Improving the health of the nation, one bike ride at a time . . . hoping to get families involved - start 'em young, that's the best time to install good habits.
I actively avoided alcohol at a show with friends. Not much of a big deal but I tend to be a social drinker and everyone else around me was drinking. I stuck to my water and woke up ready to go to the gym today!
Took my husband on a dinner and climbing date last night. So nice to have active pastime to share! Nsv itself, but had a few during the evening.
I have been reading training to climb books and boring him to death with them. Well, I got to show off my knowledge! I generally consider myself a solid 5.9 climber—I can complete most routes the first time, without falling or taking a break, but not with maximum efficiency. I don’t push for harder routes bc I know I need to work on technique a lot more & that it will serve me better in the long run to do it right but slow. Hubs is the opposite—always pushing.
Anyway, I tried a new 5.9 route and it was very different from my normal routes—little pulling with the arms and more pushing/balance shifting with both legs and arms. I did it and it felt great! After I pulled my hamstring bouldering (really? I manage to pull my hamstring climbing 🙄) I came back and did it again, easily. Hubs decided to try it and he was DYING—he attacked it very differently (trying to muscle through pulls that just weren’t there), and came down covered in sweat.
I was up for a few more routes and was pleasantly surprised I am starting to “see” what foot placements I should expect with certain hand placements—as a totally non-visual/spatial person, this is so exciting!!
So after rolling his eyes at my extended warm up of multiple easy routes and my references to the climbing bible, when I was good to go for a number of routes after he was finished (limping to them with my pulled hamstring), he agreed that maybe there was some method to my madness
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This morning, hubby was back. I had a water bottle with a strap ready to go. I slept awful (possibly because I was excited about my run?) but I got up, suited up, drank my cold coffee, and did W11D3 of C210K. I did way better than I have ever done on the treadmill. And it felt so good!
I’ll get a new treadmill sometime. Hubby travels too much to always be able to plan around him, the kids, and the weather. But it’s nice to have conquered my apprehension about running outside before dawn.
Also, kind of not an nsv, but I kept my mouth shut in another thread that I had nothin' nice to say in. It was hard.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10733064/share-your-success-on-our-mfp-blog/p1?new=1
I did not let the cold stop me from going on a walk! Got a mile and a half in!!!
Oooh, I've had this NSV a couple times, too. It IS hard!
This week I started to see a vein running along my left shoulder to my bicep when I flex. The vein isn’t popping, but now I see it in the mirror!
I saw another woman at the gym doing chin ups like a boss, didn't want to interrupt her in her workout so I didn't say anything. Saw her picking up her little kids from childcare when I picked up mine and complimented her on them. I know how hard that is!
Such a pretty face!!.. how do u do that?.. lol JK
It was so cold! By the time I was done walking I couldn't feel my nose!
Reduced snoring, my husband is so happy!
I’m not anymore always attracted to always eat crap food.
More energy, more smiles! Sleep also better.
Using jackets I couldn’t for two years ago.
Even if it is a scale victory, to weight the same I did for ten years ago the last time.
Some coworkers asked me this week if I lost weight, nice to feel others see it! But I also feel insecure with that,one of them just comment “the difficult is to keep it”. And I agree. It’s what I fear the most. I’m also afraid people judging me if I do.
Unfortunately, my belly doesn’t reduce att the same speed. It feels strange to get in a XL-L size, even if my belly is just of the charts. How long it will take to get a “not a ballon” one??
+++ I can jump and squat in Zumba class.
+++ It doesn't hurt my knees/legs to get up and down from sitting anymore.
+++ I have more energy in general.
+++ My clothes are fitting better.
But then I turned around and told her”You don’t know me, but six months ago, I was sixty pounds heavier. You just made my day!” And after I thought another second, I grabbed and shook her hand and said,”I just want to tell you....SQUEEEE!!!!!!”
She just made my day after an off track week, and I could tell I made hers by my reaction.
Am I excited? You bet. Improving the health of the nation, one bike ride at a time . . . hoping to get families involved - start 'em young, that's the best time to install good habits.
I have been reading training to climb books and boring him to death with them. Well, I got to show off my knowledge! I generally consider myself a solid 5.9 climber—I can complete most routes the first time, without falling or taking a break, but not with maximum efficiency. I don’t push for harder routes bc I know I need to work on technique a lot more & that it will serve me better in the long run to do it right but slow. Hubs is the opposite—always pushing.
Anyway, I tried a new 5.9 route and it was very different from my normal routes—little pulling with the arms and more pushing/balance shifting with both legs and arms. I did it and it felt great! After I pulled my hamstring bouldering (really? I manage to pull my hamstring climbing 🙄) I came back and did it again, easily. Hubs decided to try it and he was DYING—he attacked it very differently (trying to muscle through pulls that just weren’t there), and came down covered in sweat.
I was up for a few more routes and was pleasantly surprised I am starting to “see” what foot placements I should expect with certain hand placements—as a totally non-visual/spatial person, this is so exciting!!
So after rolling his eyes at my extended warm up of multiple easy routes and my references to the climbing bible, when I was good to go for a number of routes after he was finished (limping to them with my pulled hamstring), he agreed that maybe there was some method to my madness